VN lodges solemn protest against Taiwan’s live-fire drill around Ba Binh Island

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang

She made the above statement in response to reporters' questions on the issue at the Foreign Ministry’s regular press briefing in Ha Noi on August 23.

The diplomat elaborated that Viet Nam has sufficient legal basis and historic evidence affirming its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa archipelagos in accordance with international law.

Taiwan’s continuation of live-fire drills in the waters surrounding Ba Binh island in Viet Nam’s Truong Sa archipelago, despite Viet Nam’s opposition, is a serious violation of Viet Nam’s territorial sovereignty over the archipelago, posing a threat to peace, stability, and maritime security and safety, as well as causing tension and complicating the situation in the East Sea, she stressed.

“Once again, Viet Nam resolutely objects and requests Taiwan not to repeat similar actions in the future,” the spokesperson noted.

By Vien Nhu